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Missed birth control
So my son is 6 months and I just got on the pill 2 months ago (so this is my 2nd cycle). Last cycle I missed a pill and was over 3hrs late taking some of the rest (crazy schedule with a baby, lol) so my period came early but I didn't realize at the time that it was my period, I just thought it was break through bleeding. Anyway, after the bleeding stopped (5 days) I wasn't sure if I should start a new pack or wait for the next Sunday when I would've originally started the new pack (sorry if confusing). To sum it up I went about 4 days with no birth control until I started the new pack on Sunday, only problem is I forgot to run to the Pharmacy to pick it up so didn't take it til Monday night (and late at that). Did good for rest of week until Saturday I missed because out w/family and pills at home (stupid, I know).
So I was about 4 days late starting and missed 2 pills in 1st active week. I've had sex multiple times with my husband between now and then but we didn't start using condoms as back up until a week ago (and my "period" started about 3 weeks ago).
Hopefully my period will show up on time next week but I'm very nervous. I started getting PMS symptoms such as bad breakout and major heartburn maybe 4 or 5 days ago. Your experience or advice/opinion would be appreciated as to possibility of pregnancy, etc.
P.S. Please NO HARSH COMMENTS, I'm usually good at taking the pill but things are hectic with a teething baby, work, and so forth.
So I was about 4 days late starting and missed 2 pills in 1st active week. I've had sex multiple times with my husband between now and then but we didn't start using condoms as back up until a week ago (and my "period" started about 3 weeks ago).
Hopefully my period will show up on time next week but I'm very nervous. I started getting PMS symptoms such as bad breakout and major heartburn maybe 4 or 5 days ago. Your experience or advice/opinion would be appreciated as to possibility of pregnancy, etc.
P.S. Please NO HARSH COMMENTS, I'm usually good at taking the pill but things are hectic with a teething baby, work, and so forth.
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I understand I have an 8 month old baby (my only child) and the same things happen to me I will miss one or take one late here and there because it gets so hectic. I used to take them for 11 years before my son and never missed one, now I seem to mess up on them all the time. I know the more you mess up on the pill the less effective they are and of course the more of a chance you have of becoming pregnant while taking them... so instead of them being 99.9% effective that percentage goes down to like 80% and so on (I don't know the exact numbers I am sure the pill pack has an insert of somesort). Good you are using a back up now....I don't mean to scare you, but I think you will probably just have to wait and see. It is so hard to tell because PMS and pregnancy symptoms are so similar. Good luck to you!
Anytime you miss pills theres a chance of pregnancy. I would take a test, if it's negative wait a week and test again. The pill should not effect the result of the test.
hey the chances are pretty high sure your ment to use a back up for 3 month wen starting your pill til it gets control of things the only thing u can really do is wait an hope if your taking the pill u can still have a period as its a forced one not a natural flow so give it a week or so an do a tes tif u have symptons gud luck!
Thanks for responding everyone.
@HeatherLF16: glad I'm not the only one, lol.
I think I will wait until Sunday and if period is a no show take a test.
@HeatherLF16: glad I'm not the only one, lol.
I think I will wait until Sunday and if period is a no show take a test.
Well still no period, tested on Monday because was getting worried (04/04/11) and negative. Hopefully it shows up by Sunday or I'm testing again.
Phew...period finally came. Though I must've ovulated because my period/symptoms are never this strong on bc.
Thats good. I bet you feel relieved with being so busy with your little one. Hope all is well.
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